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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
1
Report details a contentious Benalla racing inquiry with stewards facing criticism from onlookers and officials. Dr E L McCardel defends steward conduct while others urge harsher penalties and scrutiny of jockey riding. A brawl between jockeys and debates over influence and accountability follow.
Alan Marshall, renowned Australian author and speaker, will visit Benalla on Tuesday to address the CWA at the hall. Marshall, famed for The People, travels widely and uses humor and empathy to connect with Australians, including talks delivered to armed forces and a recent Northern Australia trip.
Members of the Benalla relief school committees the East School and High School and many local organisations gathered at the West School to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Roy Fink before their move to Boronia. Ford thanked them for their leadership, tributes were paid to Mr Fink as a respected headmaster and Justice of the Peace, and a silver pencil and hair brush were presented.
Newt Torsday guest Mr BH. G. Hawes of the Victorian Education Department will visit Benalla High School to address pupils and the public on teaching service. A film program featuring Teachers of Tomorrow and Health and Recreation will be shown. Parents ex-students and others interested in teaching are welcome to attend. The event will start at 0-20 at the school as soon as possible.
Miss Mary Coombs known as Merri Jig Park travels from Benalla toward Brisbane to compete at the Brisbane Royal Show. The expert horsewoman plans to ride Blue Gown and two rivals, Royn Radium and Agar ine, for Messrs T A Field and Jack Cullen.
The 5.E.C. Charity Ball at Shire Hall Friday night drew a lavish crowd and strong proceeds. Carl Gervasoni's orchestra provided varied music while the decor and lighting created a festive mood. Betty Cone was named Belle of the Ball as committees and hosts coordinated a well organized event benefiting Benalla Memorial Hospital and the Kindergarten fund.
Colin and Cyril, prominent Tasmanian coursing trainers, were named by the National Coursing Club as Stud Masters for Western Tasmania to breed Irish bred dogs for the Open Championship in Victoria. They have held Tasmanian records with multiple Woeleries Cup winners and Launceston Cup success.
In Benalla the A and P Society met with absent president J Gardiner and senior president W MacPherson presiding. A public meeting was planned for August 4 at Sire Hall to discuss supporting a candidate and funding steps, with discussion on Ground grants for Girl Guides and Corriedale breeding efforts. A council vacancy followed J Ingram’s resignation, with a ballot to fill it. A proposal for a free luncheon for stewards was debated to aid finances.
The annual Castle Creek Golf Tournament starts Friday December 1 with events including Friday and Sunday rounds and a Saturday morning foursome format. The course is reported in good condition and attendees expect an enjoyable weekend with men’s four ball and Canadian foursomes featured.
A fragmented Benalla report notes a modest nomination for a richly endowed programme. The BoC faced disappointment yet pressed on, backed by a core committee that remained optimistic about Benalla as a premier testing ground in Victoria. The text lists many names and references to committees, events, and local figures, reflecting a bustling but unclear agenda and outcomes.
The Benalla Racing Club discussed replacing the single strand barrier with a five strand system used at larger courses. Members debated costs and practicalities, noting potential savings from easier shifting of barriers between clubs and reduced disruption. A decision on installation was deferred to incoming committees.
Arrangements completed for a Benalla Mees Association rally at Goorambat on Saturday night 27th inst. State President EE Waller will speak with local committee members. Fundraising events include a dance at Andrew's Hall and an auction to aid the Howey Motes Club. Light rain fell across the district earlier in the week.
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